SEMCA Region Needs and Assest Assessment

In an effort to provide accessibility to publicly funded substance abuse resources, the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) contracted with the Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work to conduct a comprehensive needs and asset assessment of the substance abuse specific resources available to residents of the SEMCA region.

This study presents a thorough picture of the substance abuse treatment and prevention related resources available in Wayne and Monroe counties. This study is designed for service providers, administrators, government agencies, public officeholders and clients to provide valuable information for research, grant and proposal development.

SEMCA intends to update portions of the data presented in this study on an ongoing basis. In addition, SEMCA will conduct another comprehensive needs and asset assessment of the SEMCA region within the next five years.

Thanks to the SEMCA board members and staff, program administrators, clinicians, clients, law enforcement officials, judges, probation officers, clients, and families for your contribution toward the completion of this study.

We hope this array of substance abuse data enhances the quality of services for the community and is a catalyst for improving individuals’ lives.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Chris Smith at chriss@semca.org.

I. Report Introduction

II. The Need for Substance Abuse Services

III. Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Capacity

IV. Risk and Protective Factors

V. SEMCA’s Fiscal Environment

VI. Community Perceptions of Substance Abuse

VII. Community Perceptions About Substance Abuse as a Social Problem

VIII. Community Perceptions of the Need for Services, Program Capacity and Quality

IX. Trends: What the Data and Literature Tell Us

X. End Notes